Ephesians 3:12

Ephesians 3:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
• New International Version (NIV)In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
• English Standard Version (ESV)in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him.
• New King James Version (NKJV)in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.

Context of Ephesians 3:12

10So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ]. 13So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor. 14For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],

Ephesians 3:12 word by word

ἐν ᾧ ἔχομεν τὴν παρρησίαν καὶ προσαγωγὴν ἐν πεποιθήσει διὰ τῆς πίστεως αὐτοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• whomὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• boldnessὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• boldnessπαρρησίαparrhēsia · boldnessG3954
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• accessπροσαγωγήprosagōgē · accessG4318
• confidenceπεποίθησιςpepoithēsis · confidenceG4006
• byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• of himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:12

• Ephesians 2:18For it is through Him that we both have a [direct] way of approach in one Spirit to the Father.
• John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
• Romans 5:2Through Him we also have access by faith into this [remarkable state of] grace in which we [firmly and safely and securely] stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of [experiencing and enjoying] the glory of [our great] God [the manifestation of His excellence and power].
• Hebrews 4:14Inasmuch then as we [believers] have a great High Priest who has [already ascended and] passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession [of faith and cling tenaciously to our absolute trust in Him as Savior].
• Hebrews 10:19Therefore, believers, since we have confidence and full freedom to enter the Holy Place [the place where God dwells] by [means of] the blood of Jesus,

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12In whom we have boldness - By whom we, Gentiles, have ̔, this liberty of speech; so that we may say any thing by prayer and supplication, and , this introduction, into the Divine presence by faith in Christ. It is only in his name we can pray to God, and it is only by him that we can come to God; none can give us an introduction but Christ Jesus, and it is only for his sake that God will either hear or save us. It is on the ground of such scriptures as…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12We have boldness - The word used here - ̓̔́ parrēsian- means, properly, boldness of speaking; 2 Corinthians 7:4; John 7:26; Acts 4:13, Acts 4:29, Acts 4:31. Here it seems to mean “freedom of utterance;” and the idea is, that we may come to God now in prayer with confidence through the Lord Jesus; see Hebrews 4:16. And access - see notes Ephesians 2:18. By the faith of him - By faith in him. The sense is, that we may now come confidently and boldly to the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-12Verses 8-12 Those whom God advances to honourable employments, he makes low in their own eyes; and where God gives grace to be humble, there he gives all other needful grace. How highly he speaks of Jesus Christ; the unsearchable riches of Christ! Though many are not enriched with these riches; yet how great a favour to have them preached among us, and to have an offer of them! And if we are not enriched with them it is our own fault. The first creation…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12We can approach God boldly and confidently. This means we can come into God's presence without fear or hesitation. This boldness in approaching God is not because of the good things we have done. Instead, our confidence comes from Christ's sacrifice for our sins. When Jesus died on the cross, his sacrifice was all-sufficient (see 2:18; Hebrews 4:14–16; 10:19–23; 1 Peter 3:18; 1 John 4:14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Translate, "our boldness and our access (Ep 2:18) in confidence through our faith in Him." Alford quotes as an instance, Ro 8:38, &c. "THE access" (Greek) implies the formal introduction into the presence of a monarch.Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 3:12

• Assurance
• Boldness
• Faith
• God
• Prayer

In the dictionaries

• Boldness
• Effectual
• Ground
• Inner
• Intercession of Christ
• Purpose
• Revelation
• Riches
• Root
• Access

Commentaries on Ephesians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings